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Behavior specialist

Orange County Public Schools·Orlando, Florida

Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The Behavior Specialist establishes and monitors functional behavior assessments and intervention plans for ESE students. They are also responsible for coaching teachers in best learning practices and conducting one-on-one social skills lessons.

Compensation Salary Schedule Overview To establish, coordinate and monitor functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for Exceptional Student Education students. Responsible for coaching and directing teachers in best learning practices and supporting school progress monitoring programs. Responsibilities and

Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university or have at least 50 percent of coursework completed towards the Master’s degree. Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach ESE in the State of Florida. Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience working with behaviorally challenged students.OrBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach ESE in the State of Florida. Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience working with behaviorally challenged students. Must have successfully completed the Registered Behavior Technician online course from an accredited institution.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills; ability to use effective positive interpersonal skills; ability to assess and modify behavior problems; ability to facilitate team meetings; knowledge of community services; knowledge of behavior management techniques; Knowledge of computer applications and educational technology; Commitment to a core set of beliefs about learning, teaching and ongoing professional development.REPORTS TO: School PrincipalJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assists ESE teachers and acts as a classroom facilitator to assess best learning practices for teachers to use in the classroom.
  • Monitors functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention programs.
  • Conducts one-on-one social skills lessons with ESE students.
  • Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate school wide ESE programs.
  • Participates in Florida Department of Education required workshops and other trainings.
  • Processes ESE discipline referrals and assist with PLC compliance issues.
  • Maintains contact with teachers and parents in conjunction with administrative team (i.e. ESE teacher, assistant principal and principal) through teacher/parent conferences and IEP team meetings.
  • Works with various agencies to develop community resources.
  • Determines the appropriate methods to use in resolving student behavior problems.
  • Utilizes technology and current research in technology.
  • Observes and assesses teacher/student needs to promote a productive learning environment.
  • Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as a part of their job responsibilities.
  • Implement knowledge of the Response to Intervention model in both academic and behavioral structures.
  • Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.Performs other duties as assigned by principal.ADA COMPLIANCE:Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (l2-20 pounds).Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease or pathogenic substances. EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions as set forth in the OCPS Instructional Personnel Evaluation System procedures manual. Additional Qualifications Palm Lake Elementary is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and skilled Behavior Specialist to join our team in the Intensive Unit. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students and want to be a part of a supportive, collaborative school culture, we want you in the Palm Lake Family!

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree and be certified to teach ESE in Florida. A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working with behaviorally challenged students is required.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Behavior Management
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Functional Behavior Assessment
  • Classroom Facilitation
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Educational Technology
  • Response to Intervention
  • Social Skills Instruction
  • IEP Team Collaboration

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Orlando, Florida
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Jul 27, 2026
Application
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Orange County Public Schools

Orange County Public Schools is recognized as one of the top urban school districts in the nation – the 8th largest school district in America (4th in Florida) with 210 traditional schools, approximately 206,000 students and over 24,000 employees. OCPS students enjoy equity and...

IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypeEducational
Size10,001+ employees
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